About Yogesh Jagannathan
Yogesh Jagannathan, known to friends as Yogi, is a Tamil stand-up comedian who finished as second runner-up on the first season of Amazon Prime Video's Comicstaan Semma Comedy Pa (Comicstaan Tamil) in 2020, behind winner Abishek Kumar and runner-up Syama Harini. He was one of six contestants trained on the show in sketch writing, anecdotal humour, and stage performance under the mentorship of established Tamil comedians. Coverage of the show described him as an especially hardworking contestant, noting his daily four-hour round trips covering 70 kilometres to reach open mic slots where he would perform for only a few minutes at a time. He has continued performing solo live stand-up shows in Chennai in the years since, including a 2025 show titled Waste of Time and a 2026 show titled Thoughts, both staged at Trinity Studio in Chennai's Kodambakkam neighbourhood, building a following on YouTube and Instagram along the way.
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47:38Saying No, Weddings and Motivation | Tamil Stand up comedy | Yogi Ja
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0:41Age= 29.
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2:20Sep 6- Chennai Show. Tix on BookmyShow.
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0:41History of violence ||Tamil Standup Comedy ft. Yogi
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1:58Tamil Standup || Motivational Videos || Yogi_ja
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0:59Marketing Technique ||Standup Comedy ft. Yogi
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2:15Jun 20- Bangalore Shows. Tix on BookmyShow.
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1:17Chennai Show - July 18. Tix on BookmyShow / Link in Bio.
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1:10Chennai Show - Sep 6. Tix on BookmyShow. See you
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2:52Bangalore Show - June 20. Tix on BookmyShow .
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1:24You Don't Need Motivation !? Do you ?
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1:19Chilra Soul
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17:46Bangalore Booze and IT
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1:58Chennai Show - July 18. Tix on BookmyShow. See you there
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1:17:17ONCE UPON A TIME IN COLLEGE a Full special | Tamil Standup comedy | Yogi
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2:59Chennai Show - July 18- Tix on BookmyShow.
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0:52Chennai Show - May 17. Tix on BookmyShow. See you there
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1:33Chartered Accountant - Crowd Work
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2:17Chennai Show - Jun 13. Bangalore Show - Jun 20 . Tix on BoomyShow.
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2:51Office Meetings and Calls
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1:00Husband Aarudhal
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0:50Chennai Show - May 17. Tix on BookmyShow. Meet you there
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2:58Chennai Show - Sep 6. Tix on BookmyShow/ link in Bio. See you there
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1:23Chennai Show - Jun 13- Tix on BookmyShow.
15.6K viewsFrequently asked questions
How did Yogesh Jagannathan do on Comicstaan Tamil?
He finished as second runner-up on the first season of Amazon Prime Video's Comicstaan Semma Comedy Pa, also known as Comicstaan Tamil, in 2020, placing behind winner Abishek Kumar and runner-up Syama Harini.
What nickname does Yogesh Jagannathan go by?
Among his friends, the Tamil stand-up comedian Yogesh Jagannathan is known simply as Yogi.
What training did Yogesh Jagannathan get on Comicstaan?
He was one of six contestants on the show, where established Tamil comedians mentored the group in sketch writing, anecdotal humour and stage performance.
Why was Yogesh Jagannathan called a hardworking contestant?
Coverage of Comicstaan Tamil pointed to his daily four-hour round trips, covering 70 kilometres, just to reach open mic slots where he would get only a few minutes on stage.
What solo shows has Yogesh Jagannathan staged in Chennai?
His solo live shows include Waste of Time in 2025 and Thoughts in 2026, both staged at Trinity Studio in the Kodambakkam neighbourhood of Chennai.
Is Yogesh Jagannathan on YouTube and Instagram?
Yes. Alongside his live stand-up in Chennai, he has built a following on YouTube and Instagram.
